What is the role of the Funeral Director?

Funeral Directors are listeners, advisors and supporters. The primary role of the Funeral Director is custodian of the dead. Looking after the deceased is paramount. Secondary but by no means less important, is looking after the bereaved. Funeral Directors have experience assisting the bereaved in coping with death. Funeral directors are trained to answer questions about grief, recognise when a person is having difficulty coping, and recommend sources of professional help. • More from Frequently asked questions about bereavement, death, grief a... ... more

Funeral Directors are listeners, advisors and supporters. The primary role of the Funeral Director is custodian of the dead. Looking after the deceased is paramount. Secondary but by no means less important, is looking after the bereaved. Funeral Directors have experience assisting the bereaved in coping with death. Funeral directors are trained to answer questions about grief, recognise when a person is having difficulty coping, and recommend sources of professional help. • More from Frequently asked questions about bereavement, death, grief a... ... more